What We Were Reading and Watching this Week
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Economy
Confidence among consumers is declining, and more households have started to reduce spending, as a result of still-high prices and increasing inflation. According to the latest Conference Board report, more than 80% of consumers plan to reduce spending in the next 6 months.
The National Federation for Independent Businesses’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index for April was up from the March reading, still remains at historically depressed levels.
Markets
Stocks
The S&P 500 closed slightly lower for the week after the market reacted to violently to the relatively hawkish minutes from the last FOMC meeting on Thursday, with the increasing doubts of rate cuts this year.
Year to date, S&P 500 up 11.79%.
Bonds
The 10 Year Treasury closed the week to yield 4.46%, up slightly for the week.
Gold
The price of gold down for the week, to $2,342.70 per troy ounce.
Up 13% YTD.
TECHNICAL UPDATE
Stock Market
There is selling into up markets. Lack of selling into down markets, leaves this indicator in neutral territory.
The weight of evidence continues to guide towards a cautious approach to stock market positioning, until clear evidence of an upcoming bull market emerges. Will review those indicators in next weeks post.
There are no changes in our net invested position within our model portfolios.
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Memorial Day 2024
The Wall That Heals
Traveling Vietnam Exhibit
This week I heard that the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall exhibit will be in West Dundee for the Memorial Day weekend.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to West Dundee from May 22-27, at Randall Oaks Park and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public from May 24-27.
As we enjoy our long weekend with friends and family, please take a moment to remember the true significance of this solemn day.
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